by Nivedita Ramanujam | Jan 20, 2024 | Health & Wellness, Mental Health
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, or OCD, is characterised by having repetitive, persistent and intrusive obsessions and/or compulsions. They can cause the individual extreme anxiety and distress, and they feel compelled to engage in compulsive behaviour that may be...
by Nivedita Ramanujam | Dec 27, 2023 | Health & Wellness, Mental Health
Selective Mutism is a disorder wherein an individual finds themselves unable to speak in certain situations that bring them anxiety and/or where they feel vulnerable, intimidated or overwhelmed. Physiologically, it stems from our body’s innate response to perceived...
by Nivedita Ramanujam | Nov 17, 2023 | Mental Health, Mindfulness and Meditation
Social gatherings can enrich our lives – such as career networking events, parties, family events, and so on. However, for some people, it may cause deep anxiety, worry, panic and fear. This is known as, ‘Social Anxiety Disorder’. There is a range of intensity...
by Nivedita Ramanujam | Nov 11, 2023 | Health & Wellness, Mental Health
Happiness is defined as a sense of being happy, content, and joyful. However, it encompasses so much more than just that. It is a state of feeling whole, of gratitude, of awareness. This is not to say that we don’t have suffering and grief – we can’t dismiss...
by Nivedita Ramanujam | Nov 4, 2023 | Health & Wellness, Mental Health
Self-compassion is about having a gentler inner dialogue, rather than a harsh critic. It is about accepting ourselves for all our imperfections, and dropping hard judgements. Showing self-compassion does not mean that you are not going to work on areas of your life...
by Nivedita Ramanujam | Aug 31, 2023 | Health & Wellness, Mental Health
Shame is a deep and intense emotion embedded in social and relational anxiety, withdrawal, and negative self-perception. It is a heavy burden to carry and sustains deep emotional wounds. Research has consistently shown that shame is strongly correlated with negative...